Looking for VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) Friends

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  • Jean_PA
    Jean_PA Posts: 4 Member
    I finally got approved! April 7th!!! I start my preop April 2. I'm so excited I cannot wait. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
  • Busymom3511
    Busymom3511 Posts: 1
    Hi,
    I too am hypothyroid and have lupus. I take 225 of synthroid everyday. I have my surgery scheduled in Puerto Vallarta 4/15/14. Who was your surgeon in Tijuana? How did it go?
  • Babygi6003
    Babygi6003 Posts: 356 Member
    I had the sleeve in 2011 and have lost 80 lbs so far :)
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  • solea78
    solea78 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Everyone,

    I know Ive tried adding a few of you already :)

    I was sleeved on Feb 10, 2014 in Tijuana, MX. Great experience. Looking for others to add to MFP. Please feel free to add me as I truly believe in a good support network.
  • MrsFox09
    MrsFox09 Posts: 1
    Hello everyone! I'm scheduled for my VSG on April 25th & I am BEYOND ready. I'm 32 years old, 5ft 5in & weigh 312. I'm married with 3 children & am ready to be able to be active with my family. My only issue is that I'm around food constantly. I'm a caterer, the main cook in my big family & the only cooker amongst my friends, I'm hoping you guys can teach me some of the things that have helped you when it comes to eating without actually being hungry. Thanks!
  • 2mouse63
    2mouse63 Posts: 66 Member
    Update. I was approval for my revision from the band to the sleeve. Surgery is schedule for April 9th. Start my preop diet and so far ok. Love to hear how some of you are doing after the vsg was done.
  • Jean_PA
    Jean_PA Posts: 4 Member
    Surgery is tomorrow!! Here's hoping today goes by fast! This preop diet has been such a struggle. Hoping I did well enough on it
  • starlettspeed
    starlettspeed Posts: 7 Member
    good luck! it's not bad! I had mine on Monday.
  • jogawa15
    jogawa15 Posts: 34 Member
    I was sleeved November 2012 so I am a year and 5 months out. Struggling recently still have about 20 to 30 pounds to lose. Would like to make some friends for encouragement and support I live in Maui but went to ca to dr. Cirangle please if anyone wants support let's help each other reach our goals Julie
  • noelboquet
    noelboquet Posts: 34 Member
    May 20, 2014 5:18 PM

    I am Noel and I am a I am a post op of a vsg nearly 7 years out and have successfully lost over 200lbs. I have had a 10lb creep up over the winter and am determined to lose it. I know pretty much everything there is to know about long term life with a sleeve...if u need anything give a holler :)
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  • favoronme
    favoronme Posts: 8 Member
    hello my name is LaRae i am 239 pounds 5/4 BMi 41. in process of getting approved for gastric surgery choosing vsg if im approved. sstruggled with my weight for entire life .breat are 44/H. i need to ge out of this body and have anew me.I have my informational orientation on the 27th. i am currently trying to rid of sweet cravings.I have been soda cake candy free for past 4 days.
  • favoronme
    favoronme Posts: 8 Member
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  • TeaBreeze
    TeaBreeze Posts: 3
    I had surgery almost 4 weeks ago, keen to have more friends who've had the VSG for the extra support and whatnot since the only people in my life who know about it are my husband and Mum.
  • shoopfam5
    shoopfam5 Posts: 5 Member
    I have had VSG surgery on June 2, 2014
  • shoopfam5
    shoopfam5 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi all
  • favoronme
    favoronme Posts: 8 Member
    hey peoples..I am so excited that i went to my informational class about gastric surgery. This class was the prerequisite for the referral so i have several steps ahead of me. I am even more confident now that i received all this information i know i can do the steps to change my life forever. i want to be able run and jog and eat goo. i already lost 4 pounds this far i been on here for like almost 2 weeks. i drink clean and eat really well now. i am working on my portions and trying to get the sweet cravings.i love sweets. i cant wait to go shopping for food..im just excited yawl.
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    favoronme Posts: 8 Member
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  • hkabashi82
    hkabashi82 Posts: 42 Member
    Hey all,

    I'd love more sleeve friends!! I was sleeved in Baltimore, MD on 4/21/14. I've lost almost 35 pounds in the last 5 weeks - almost 65 from my HW!! - and would love to connect with other people who had WLS.

    Friends welcome! :D

    Hana
  • vsgpdx
    vsgpdx Posts: 3
    Looking for sleeve friends! I'm set to be sleeved June 9th, 2014. I'm very nervous but excited. Hoping to pick up some wisdom and tips from those of you already sleeved!
  • tannie_mcm
    tannie_mcm Posts: 1
    Hi! I was sleeved on May 28 of this year...2014...I'm doing well. Today I weighed in at 259...the day I had surgery I was 274. I'm glad to have found you all...this journey is better with friends and support!

    Annie:flowerforyou:
  • toledochic
    toledochic Posts: 46 Member
    Hi Tannie. I had VSG September of 2013. Feel free to add me! :)
  • lynnierose9
    lynnierose9 Posts: 34 Member
    Hello all. I was sleeved on 5/29/14. I'm looking for friends who are going through the same experience as I. Would anyone want to be friends?
  • danielleespo
    danielleespo Posts: 2
    I am being sleeved on June 23rd add me as a friend!
  • Mom2Cubs
    Mom2Cubs Posts: 60 Member
    Hi everyone,

    I have tried and failed on every diet there is. I have been on and off myfitnesspal for years. I am in the process of having VSG surgery. (two days into my preop diet, just waiting for the final insurance approval and hope to have the surgery by the end of the month.) I'm looking for friends and support as go through this. Feel free to add me as a friend. thanks.

    Tina
    Mom2Cubs
  • TwiskyT
    TwiskyT Posts: 1 Member
    Sleeved 6/23/2014 ... 5'2" - 223 lbs date of surgery. Looking to reach goal of 135 lbs or less. In search of friends :blushing:
    I am documenting my journey on youtube as well. Need all the help and ideas I can get! I am on Pinterest for receipes and Instagram for community support under TwiskyT.

    I am determined to make this happen!
  • jpads1234
    jpads1234 Posts: 95 Member
    Im going through the screening to have it done now. anyone can add me
  • Mtedge75
    Mtedge75 Posts: 1
    110 pounds that's awesome
  • lilredred1956
    lilredred1956 Posts: 10 Member
    I don't mean to noseie but how are you guy's paying for this. Most insuranc companies won't pay for it or at less blue cross won't. Will hospital let you do a payment plan. I would love to have it done. I am 4'10 and weigh 145. This may not seem like a lot but when your short and should weight 110 that means I am over weight half of what my body weight i. It's like someone that weighs 400 and should weigh 200. 400 is a lot of weight but it's the same percentage as me weighing 145 when I should weigh 110. Does that make since.
  • kathimwalter
    kathimwalter Posts: 1
    One week post op and looking for friends to discuss the journey...

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